Press Releases from Minister Sean Canney TD.
CANNEY APPLAUDS LEADING ROLE OF WESTERN DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN REGIONAL GROWTH
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has paid tribute to the ongoing role of the Western Development Commission (WDC) in promoting and supporting economic growth in the West. The WDC plays [...]
CANNEY URGES BUSINESSES TO USE COVID SUPPORT SCHEMES
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney is encouraging local businesses to take full advantage of supports available to them ahead of reopening as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Minister Canney said: "We [...]
PROGRESS FOR GALWAY EAST GROUP WATER SCHEMES – CANNEY
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has welcomed progress for group water schemes around the constituency. Minister Canney said: "There are many projects under way around Galway East. "The group water [...]
GALWAY EAST GROUPS ALLOCATED MORE THAN €225,000 IN LEADER FUNDING – CANNEY
Galway East groups have been allocated a total of €225,776 in LEADER funding by the Department of Rural and Community Development. Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney said: "I am delighted [...]
KILLIMOR AWARDED MORE THAN €56,000 FOR FLOOD RELIEF WORKS
Galway County Council has been granted €56,880 to carry out flood relief works at Eskerboy, Killimor, by the Office of Public Works. Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney said: "I am [...]
RING AND CANNEY ANNOUNCE €40 MILLION SUPPORTS PACKAGE FOR CHARITIES AND VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS
A major boost for the charities and voluntary sector has been announced by Minister Michael Ring TD and Galway East TD and Minister for Community Development Seán Canney. The €40 million emergency package of supports [...]
Minister of State Seán Canney champions the role of telecommunications and digital sectors in supporting Europe’s post Covid 19 economic recovery.
Minister of State Seán Canney T.D., Minister for Digital Development attended a video conference chaired by the Croatian Presidency of the Council of the European Union on Tuesday 5 May. The teleconference was held to [...]
MAJOR STABILITY FUND URGENTLY NEEDED TO SUPPORT LOCAL AUTHORITIES – CANNEY
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has called on the Government to put in place a Stability Fund to support local authorities. Minister Canney said: "Local authority incomes have been slashed [...]
COROFIN VILLAGE RENEWAL SCHEME TO GO TO TENDER
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has received confirmation from Galway County Council that tender documents for the renewal scheme for Corofin village are being prepared. The works include a pedestrian [...]
CANNEY EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER DELAYS IN GORT LOWLANDS FLOOD RELIEF SCHEME REPORT
Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney says greater progress is needed in finalising the report on the Gort Lowlands Flood Relief Scheme. The report on the feasibility study for the scheme [...]